2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Myrvik
A surname from Norway referring to the growth of a particular plant or vegetation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Myrvik. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Myrvik surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Myrvik in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Myrvik, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Myrvik
The surname Myrvik has its origins in Norway, dating back to the Viking era between the 8th and 11th centuries. It is derived from the Old Norse words "myr" meaning "marsh" or "swamp," and "vik" meaning "bay" or "inlet." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a specific geographic location, likely a settlement situated near a marshy bay or inlet along the rugged Norwegian coastline.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Myrvik can be found in the Gulating Law, a medieval Norwegian legal code from the early 13th century. The name appears in reference to a landowner or chieftain who resided in an area known as "Myrviksland," located in the western region of Norway.
During the Viking Age, many Norwegians embarked on voyages of exploration and settlement across the North Atlantic, including to Iceland, Greenland, and even as far as present-day North America. It is possible that individuals bearing the name Myrvik may have been among these intrepid explorers, potentially establishing settlements in these distant lands.
In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Thorvald Myrvik was recorded as a skilled navigator and seafarer who led expeditions to the Faroe Islands and Iceland. His exploits were documented in the Icelandic Sagas, which provide valuable insights into the lives and adventures of Norse seafarers during this era.
Another notable bearer of the name was Ingrid Myrvik, a influential landowner and chieftain who lived in the late 15th century. Historical records indicate that she played a significant role in local governance and was highly respected within her community.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Myrvik name appeared in various municipal records and land registries across Norway, indicating the widespread presence of families bearing this surname throughout the country.
In the 18th century, a man named Bjorn Myrvik gained recognition as a talented shipbuilder and naval architect, contributing to the development of Norway's maritime industry during this period.
As the centuries progressed, the Myrvik name continued to be carried by individuals across Norway and beyond, with some emigrating to other parts of the world, including North America and other regions, where they may have established new communities and contributed to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Myrvik
Among Census respondents with the surname Myrvik, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Myrvik bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Myrvik surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.2% · 120
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Myrvik
Myrvik appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+8 bearers (+7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,352 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+4 bearers (+3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 799 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.3%) | Down 1,352 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.4%) | Up 799 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Myrvik surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #141,309 | 0.6% |
| Count | 117 | 121 | 3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Myrvik bearers went from 117 to 121 (+3.4% change). The surname moved up 799 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #141,309.
FAQ
Myrvik surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Myrvik?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Myrvik. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Myrvik?
Myrvik ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Myrvik. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Myrvik.
Has Myrvik become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Myrvik went from 117 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 4 (+3.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #142,108 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Myrvik?
Among Census respondents with the surname Myrvik, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.2%. The next largest groups are Black (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Myrvik in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.2% (120 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Myrvik appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.2%), Black (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Myrvik (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Myrvik mean?
A surname from Norway referring to the growth of a particular plant or vegetation. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Myrvik (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Myrvik?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.